| THE UP TO DATE STEEPLEJACK Steeplejacks use a traction engine to pull down St. John's Church in one hour. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5327 |
| Catalog #: | 278855 | |
| Clip Number: | 278855-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1249 | |
| Timecode: | 01:28:37 - 01:31:30 | |
| Location: | East Ham, London | |
| Year Shot: | 1925 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DEMOLITION: Buildings LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | The up-to-date Steeplejack. St. John's Church literally pulled down - in an hour - by aid of traction engine - stout cable - skill - not a little nerve. East Ham, London M/S of a man at the wheel of the traction engine, various shots of the wheel coiling up the rope. M/S of a rope being attached to a pillar. M/S of the half demolished church with ropes attached. M/S as the ropes are pulled by the engine and another part collapses. 'a slow motion revelation.' M/S in slow motion as the wall collapses. M/S of a man on top of the remaining wall adjusting the ropes, L/S as another part collapses while he is stood near it. 'once again.' M/S as it collapses in slow motion and dust sprays up. M/S as another part of the wall collapses, a man stands in the foreground. M/S as another part collapses, various shots in slow motion. M/S of a man walking through the rubble. | |
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